 | | The Glacier Basin Campground, located within the Rocky Mountain National Park, provides 150 individual campsites for tents or trailers/RV's. There are no hook-ups for RV's. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet.Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Long's Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Autumn visitors can relax among the golden aspens or enjoy the rowdier antics of the elk rut (mating season).359 miles of trails offer endless opportunities to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders. Fly fishers, bird-watchers and photographers discover the splendor that they traveled so far to find. During the winter, snowshoers and cross-country skiers revel in the white-blanketed tranquility of meadows and forests. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are all provided at Glacier Basin Campground. Reservations: Reservations are recommended to stay at Glacier Basin Campground. Best Time To Visit: Glacier Basin Campground is typically open May 22nd through September 8th. Fees: Entrance fees and overnight camping fees do apply. Accessibility: This area has limited handicap accessibility. Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting the Rocky Mountain National Park. Please contact the local Forest Ranger for more specific information. Stay limits of seven nights are in place from June 1 through September 30. The limits extend to 14 nights at the year-round campgrounds the rest of the year.Checkout time in all campgrounds is 12:00 Noon.No trailers or RV's over 30 feet in length.Directions: To get to Glacier Basin Campground from: Boulder: Drive north on CO-72, turn left onto CO-7, travel to Estes Park. From Estes Park, go 5 miles west on US 34.Loveland: Travel west on US-34 towards Estes Park. The campground is located 5 miles west from Estes Park. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Glacier Basin Campground - Rocky Mountain National Park | | 1000 Highway 36 | | Estes Park, Colorado 80517 |
| | | Phone | | General: (970) 586-1206 | | TTY: (970) 586-1319 | | (800) 365-2267 |
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